Vigor 2600 Highlights
Built-in ADSL modem - plugs directly into your ADSL-enabled line
Universal Plug'n'Play (uPnP) Support
Comprehensive Firewall - with keepstate facility, DoS/DDoS protection, IP anti-spoofing and user-configurable packet-filtering.
Built-in native VPN facility with PPTP, L2TP, 3DES IPSec and MPPE encryption
NAT Port redirection, forwarding and DMZ
Multi-NAT facility - enables a one-to-one mapping of public to private IP addresses, with individual DMZ and port-formwarding.
LAN-to-LAN linking via ISDN or VPN
VPN routing for multiple remote private subnets (between two Vigors)
VPN Passthrough for VPN client/server running behind the router
4-Port 10/100BaseT Ethernet Switch (with automatic uplink detection) for PC/Mac connection
NAT port forwarding (For individual ports, ranges and DMZ)
Support for non-NAT public subnets (multiple public IP addresses)
WAN-Side IP address is selectable from all available addresses
LAN Side IP address range fully configurable
SNMP & Syslog control/logging/monitoring
Dynamic DNS Posting, compatible with popular services
Easy configuration, monitoring & control from web-interface
DNS Proxy/Cache & DHCP Server (with ability to fix allocations)
ADSL Compatibility
The Vigor2600 router has direct ADSL support - it plugs directly into an ADSL-enabled line with the supplied cable (normally via splitter/microfilter). No additional modem is required and the Vigor2600 will automatically adjust for regular ADSL, RADSL and downstream rates up to 8Mb/s. The Vigor2600 is suitable for both self-install ADSL (also known as 'wires only') and original-style BT-installed ADSL lines. The Vigor2600 is compatible with all ISPs in the UK and Channel Islands. The ISDN models (Vigor2600X / Vigor2600W - see later) are also ideal if you have ISDN now but expect to get ADSL at a later date - the same router will work on both types of lines.

Bandwidth Utilisation Display

The Vigor2600's LED indicators let you know what's happening. As well as LEDs to indicate line status, activity and switch port status/speed, four LEDs show the current broadband bandwidth utilisation. From left to right each LED indicates 0-128, 128-256, 256-512 and >512 Kilobits per second. You can also check router status, and adjust the configuration from your LAN or remotely from the Internet.



Vigor2600 Enhanced Firewall
The Vigor2600 includes full packet-level firewall facilities, not just the inherrent 'NAT' security and port-blocking of other routers. This includes 'keep state' packet methods; put simply, this means that when a packet is sent out, a reciprocal record is kept to allow a packet coming back in the opposite direction, but a default 'deny' policy means that any packet arriving which appears unsolicited won't get through. The Vigor2600 series also features automatic protection from Dos/DDos (Denial of Service/Distributed Denial of Service) attacks and IP anti-spoofing. User-definable filters also allow you to add additional protection to your connection (see right). For added confidence, potential or foiled attacks are logged and can be reported via the router's syslog facility.


Windows UPnP™ Compatible

WindowsXP Screenshot
UPnP Device Status The Vigor2600 support Microsoft's uPnP technology. This is a protocol to enable applications behind the firewall to open ports necessary to communicate with remote users. uPnP enables users to make full use of user-to-user audio and video teleconferencing and application/screen sharing without having to manually set up 'open ports' or port redirections for each application and each user. Currently Microsoft offer uPnP on Windows XP only. uPnP is different from PnP, which Windows users have used for several years to enable PCs to recognise attached peripherals automatically. uPnP is about 'firewall discovery', gateway awareness at the O/S level, and automatic opening for traffic for applications.


Windows Syslog Tool
The Vigor2600 comes with its Syslog tool; one or more PCs can run this syslog tool so that route status and activity is continuously logged. This includes information about individual PC/User activity as well as firewall rule matching and general router operation. Syslog programs are available from 3rd parties for other Operating Systems too. The Vigor2600 series also supports SNMP, allowing an SNMP client on your LAN to monitor the router's Internet activity.

Syslog Tool (Reduced)


Vigor2600 VPN
The Vigor2600's VPN facility enables you to connect your network (LAN) to another private network, via the public Internet, or for remote teleworkers to access your LAN securely via the Internet. A secure 'tunnel' is established and as you are making use of an existing Internet connection, there are no long distance phone charges or huge leased line costs typical of LAN links. The Vigor2600 supports industry standard PPTP and IPSec VPN protocols, with DES/3DES encryption. Each VPN tunnel can route to multiple private subnets at the remote site.



For further details about DrayTek VPN, Click Here. As well as Vigor-to-Vigor VPNs and Windows Teleworker-to-Vigor VPNs, the Vigor2600 series can create VPNs to other Vendor's products; for compatibility, check here. The Vigor2600 also supports "IP Posting" to automatically update Dynamic DNS services. This means that if your ISP gives you a dynamic (changing) IP address, you can still be found.

Built-in Test & Diagnostics
The Vigor2600 has a plethora of diagnostic and logging tools to help you monitor your router, line and keep it all running at top performance. The internal logs of the Vigor can be viewed at any time (via the telnet interface) as well as real-time reporting of NAT/DHCP allocations/mappings and line quality from the web interface.




Vigor2600 Ethernet Switch
The Vigor2600 has a built-in four-port Ethernet switch to connect to your PCs. It is auto-sensing (10/100BaseT) and can run full or half-duplex. Additionally, any of the ports will automatically detect a crossover cable, or uplink to another switch/hub and switch to 'uplink' mode when required - no need for crossover cables or special ports. If you have more than four PCs, you can easily uplink into a larger switch or hub. The Wireless models (W/We) have two aerials on the rear panel.

Vigor 2600 Specification

ADSL Interface compliant with :
ADSL & RADSL
ATM Protocols : G.DMT, AAL5, ATM UNI3.1/4.0 PVC, up to 8PVCs, MPoA (RFC1483/2684), OAM F4/F5 Loopback (ITU-T I.610), ILMI.
Auto-Rate Negotiation (512Kb/s-8Mb/s Downstream). RADSL compatible.
ISDN Interface compatible with ISDN2e & BT Home/Business Highway™ (V2600X/2600W only)
Comprehensive Routing Facilities including :
Internet Protocols : PPP (RFC 1661), PPPoE (RFC 2516), PPPoA (RFC2364), IPoA (RFC1577/RFC2225)
LAN PRotocols : ARP, Proxy ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, UDP, TCP
Authentication Protocols : PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP
Dynamic Routing with support for RIP-1, RIP-2 and RRP (RFC2338)
Static Routing (manually configurable)
DNS Proxy & Cache
Universal Plug'n'Play (uPnP) Compliant, integrating with Windows XP
Firewall Facilities :
Keepstate packet monitoring
Protection against DoS/DDos attacks, SYN/Ping-of-Death, IP Anti-Spoofing
Default Port Blocking through NAT
User definable packet filtering
Local Access Control by Ethernet MAC address
Reporting of firewall status & reactions
VPN Facilities
Create VPNs between remote LANs using the public Internet
'Dial-in' teleworker access to VPN (Windows clients)
Up to eight simultaneous VPNs to different destinations
Support for PPTP VPNs
MPPE encryption over PPTP
Support for L2TP & IPSec with Pre-shared key
DES (56-bit key strength) & 3DES (168-bit key strength) encryption
AH (Authenticated Header) Mode
ESP (Encapsulated Payload) mode
SHA-1 and MD5 integrity algorithms
Remote VPN compatible with other vendor firewalls/VPN devices including Cisco™ Pix, Nokia™, Sonicwall™, Checkpoint™, ZyWall™ and Watchguard™
Also compatible with teleworker clients operating Windows98/ME/NT4 (PPTP) and Windows2000/XP (PPTP or IPSec)
Built-in Ethernet switch featuring :
Four port 10/100BaseT
Automatic selection of full/half duplex
Automatic selection of regular/uplink mode (no more finding the right cable!)
Auto detects connection to another switch or hub
Dual-colour LED for each port to indicate operating speed
NAT (Network Address Translation) featuring :
Port forwarding - individual ports (with optional translation) and ranges of ports
Open internal servers up for external access
DMZ - For passthrough of all protocols/data to a single internal client
Full Routing (non-NAT) Mode to allow for allocated public IP subnets
Multi-NAT - allows one-to-one mapping of multiple public to private IP addresses
DHCP Server - User configurable
Easy to use Web-based User Interface, management with optional IP address restriction.
Management Logging/Monitoring via :
Syslog
Web (Browser) based interface
Telnet Interface
Flash-Upgradable memory for firmware upgrades/enhancements by TFTP (utility included)
Support for local Class C network (up to 253 local users).
Physical Characteristics:

Dark Blue ABS Case
Flash Upgradable firmware (across LAN using DrayTek TFTP utility)
11 Status LEDs, incouding throughput indicators
Dimensions (mm) : L 218 x W 158 x H 36
Weight : 399 grams approx
Maximum Power Consumption : 10W approx
Environmental Requirements : +5 to +40 degrees Celsius
Client O/S Compatibility : Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP,Vista, Linux & MacOS8/9/X